Figure skating is a beautiful and graceful sport that has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. It requires a combination of artistic expression, technical skill, and athletic ability to be successful on the ice.
This quiz will test your knowledge of the sport, from the history of figure skating to the rules of competition and some of its most famous skaters.
Whether you're a fan of the sport or just appreciate the artistry of figure skating, this quiz is the perfect way to see how much you know about this captivating discipline. So lace up your skates and get ready to take the ice!
What is the maximum number of triple jumps allowed in a men's single skating program?
1
2
3
4
Who was the first male skater to land a quadruple jump in competition?
Kurt Browning
Brian Boitano
Alexei Yagudin
Todd Eldredge
What is the name of the figure skating competition that is held annually and is considered the most prestigious in the world?
Skate America
Skate Canada
World Figure Skating Championships
Winter Olympics
Who is the most decorated figure skater in Olympic history, with a total of five medals?
Yuzuru Hanyu
Evgeni Plushenko
Sonja Henie
Carol Heiss
What is the name of the skating element where the skater jumps into the air and spins with both arms extended above their head?
Lutz jump
Axel jump
Salchow jump
Spiral
What is the name of the skating element where the skater lifts their partner overhead with one hand while gliding on one blade?
Death spiral
Throw triple loop
Throw salchow
Lift
What is the name of the skating discipline that involves pairs skating and ice dance together?
Free skating
Synchronized skating
Ice dance
Pair skating
What is the minimum age requirement to compete in the senior level at the World Figure Skating Championships?
15 years
16 years
17 years
18 years
What is the name of the skating element where the skater jumps and lands on the back inside edge of one blade while holding the other blade to their side?
Loop jump
Flip jump
Toe loop
Camel spin
Who is the first African American woman to win a medal in figure skating at the Winter Olympics?
Debi Thomas
Nancy Kerrigan
Tai Babilonia
Michelle Kwan
What is the name of the skating element where the skater jumps and lands on the back outside edge of one blade while holding the other blade to their side?
Salchow jump
Loop jump
Axel jump
Flip jump
Who is the first skater to win four consecutive World Figure Skating Championships?
Sonja Henie
Gillis Grafström
Karl Schäfer
Henning Grenander
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